Times of India

In a pivotal move, Ukraine is gearing up for a major prisoner exchange with Russia, potentially involving over 1,000 individuals from both nations. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy highlighted the significance of this exchange for families yearning for their loved ones' safe return. Diplomatic initiatives from American envoys are seeking to promote negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, while discussions also covered humanitarian efforts, particularly regarding the logistics of the exchange.

Microsoft 365 outage update: The company says it has completed efforts to address the underlying issue and restored service for Outlook, Teams and Copilot after a disruption lasting over 24 hours. The outage, which began on November 12, hit users in at least 74 countries, including India. Microsoft traced it to an earlier network capacity upgrade, ruled out a cyberattack and promised a full post-incident report.

At just 13, Prince George has displayed his creative flair through a striking drawing of a kingfisher, recently featured in Country Life magazine. This artwork not only showcases his meticulous attention to detail but also aligns with the royal family's rich tradition of artistic appreciation, which is evident in King Charles III's interests.

The additional revenue was expected to support two dedicated funds over a 10-year period, with half allocated to beach protection and the remaining half directed towards wildfire preparedness. The measure was defeated despite growing concerns about the city's shrinking coastline and the repeated disruption of passenger and freight rail services along the coastal corridor.

India is reportedly seeking Sheikh Hasina’s return to Bangladesh after more than two years in exile, but has set two conditions for Tarique Rahman’s government. According to BBC Bangla, New Delhi wants the Bangladesh army to fly Hasina back and guarantee her an opportunity to appeal her death sentence and face a fresh trial over the July 2024 crackdown.

The Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) announced a 17-member squad last Friday, naming Sooryavanshi captain for the first two matches of the tournament. Suraj Kashyap was appointed vice-captain.

BJP has called for the return of 51 cartons of documents belonging to Jawaharlal Nehru. The documents were allegedly taken by Sonia Gandhi in 2008 while the UPA was in power. BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan emphasized the importance of these letters for India's heritage and research. Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders paid tribute to Nehru on his birthday, highlighting his contributions to the nation.

Bharat Electronics Limited has developed an AI-native upgrade for the Integrated Air Command and Control System. This upgrade aims to enhance the air-defence capabilities of the Indian Air Force using advanced technology. The enhanced system will improve the detection and response to threats, including drones and missiles. It will integrate various assets from the Indian military, ensuring a united operational approach.

Jensen Huang is expected to lose around $108 million in unvested stock awards following his exit from Nvidia. His net worth, primarily composed of Nvidia shares, is around $144.5 billion. Huang's holdings include approximately 812 million shares, valued at about $135 billion. Despite this wealth, he has sold around $3 billion in stock since Nvidia's IPO in 1999. Potential legal investigations may impact Huang's ability to sell shares in the future.

A consumer commission mandated a travel booking website and an airline to pay a passenger Rs 1.95 lakh. This decision followed the alteration of his flight itinerary without his consent, resulting in trip cancellation. The commission noted that the companies made changes unilaterally without obtaining approval from the passenger. The travel website and airline were found liable for service deficiencies and unfair practices.

The two-Test series begins in Wellington on November 19. Gurnoor will join the Indian squad in Wellington and, as a result, will miss the fifth and final ODI against New Zealand on Sunday.

On November 13, a significant communications failure caused a nationwide ground stop for US flights. Airports experienced delays, cancellations, and diversions, affecting approximately 1.5 million passengers. The Federal Aviation Administration identified outdated equipment as the primary cause for the disruption and enforced departure restrictions for safety. Following the incident, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy requested $50 billion in emergency funding for infrastructure modernization.

Former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has come under fire for misleading his top executives about an affair with Alice Huang. He characterized their ties as ordinary business dealings, not an intimate relationship. As accusations of Alice spying for China surfaced, Nvidia's board has initiated an investigation. After a significant decline in stock values, Huang resigned and publicly acknowledged his unfaithfulness to his wife.

Elon Musk has signed an open letter urging Nvidia’s board to reinstate Jensen Huang as CEO, joining more than 43,000 signers, including current and former Nvidia employees, shareholders and tech leaders like Tim Sweeney and Garry Tan. The letter demands an independent investigation, a fair hearing and a public explanation, days after Huang resigned over reported extramarital affairs, including one with an alleged Chinese spy, ending his 33-year run.

A woman visited a Gurgaon restaurant with friends and was charged an additional service fee. She requested the removal of the Rs 401 service charge, which the restaurant refused to eliminate. After paying the entire bill, she approached the consumer commission regarding the unfair charge. The commission ruled in her favor, ordering a refund and compensation for various expenses.

Equatorial Guinea goalkeeper Jesus Owono has received a 12-match suspension due to a serious incident on the field. The collision with Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel led to de Miguel's tragic death shortly after the match. FC Andorra manager Carles Manso emphasised the importance of supporting Owono during this difficult time. De Miguel's family expressed gratitude for the public support and crowdfunding efforts raised for them.

BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari on Saturday targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his year-old remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chhath Puja, demanding a public apology for allegedly calling the festival "drama". Bhandari questioned the Congress's respect for Hindu sentiments. The attack came amid Chhath celebrations and a day after MNS chief Raj Thackeray accused the BJP of "divide and rule" over the festival.